Weekly Menu 7/16 -7/21

Happy Monday Everyone!

As sad as I am that the weekend is over I have learned to love Mondays. I always feel more motivated to eat healthier, workout harder, and be more organized.  Monday's feel like a clean slate and for some reason that always makes me happy!

Before I share the menu with you I wanted to post about a fantastic product I discovered a few months ago and it has now become my FAVORITE breakfast.

In the mornings I give myself about 3.5 minutes to grab breakfast before work

(I'm pathetic and am always late everywhere) 

So making scrambled eggs with hashbrowns and a smoothie just isn't realistic for me.

I need protein in the mornings to fill me up and sustain me for atleast 2 or 3 hours but its very difficult to find a protein powder or protein bar that is healthy and not loaded with artificial sweeteners or 12 grams of sugar.

I've finally found what works best for me:

NUTRASUMMA Chocolate Flavored Pea Protein

You can buy it ONLINE or I buy it at THRIVE which is an acai bowl shop located by Fitness Works on Higley and Basline. It is $34 for a 2lb container.

Here is why I love it

The highest-quality protein for vegetarians and vegans
Nutra Summa Pea Protein

• Complete protein from 100% vegan source
• Promotes tissue repair*
• Provides 20 grams of protein per serving
• Free of soy and soy’s side effects
• Contains no gluten
• Easy to digest and absorb
• Outstanding taste with nothing artificial

** Only 3 grams of organic sugar and also sweetened with stevia

Here is what I do to make my protein smoothie:

- 1 cup crushed ice

- 1/3 of a frozen banana (slices)

- 1 scoop protein

- 2 tsp. flax oil (can't even taste it!)

- enough water to allow the smoothie to mix

Blend and enjoy a breakfast full of protein and healthy fat!

236 calories if you include the flax oil and only 163 calories if you don't!

And here is the menu!



WEEKLY MENU PLANNER

July 16^th – 21^st

DAY	LUNCH	DINNER
Monday	Jess: Eat Out	Chicken Parmesan Whole Wheat Breadsticks Olive Garden Salad
Tuesday	Jess: Leftover Chicken, Breadsticks, Salad, FRUIT	Cheesecrisps 5-Layer Mexican Dip Spanish Rice
Wednesday	Jess: Leftover Spanish Rice, Green Pork Enchiladas,FRUIT	Skinny Twice Baked Potatoes Steamed Broccoli
Thursday	Jess: Sandwich, carrots,  FRUIT	Taco Soup
Friday	Taco Soup Leftovers	Eat Out
Saturday	???	Costco All Natural Bruschetta Pizza